KnownCarProblems2010 Chevrolet Hhr Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 515 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Hhr, most often about the steering (45% of complaints, typically around 63,000 miles). It is 4th of 6 Hhr model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2010 Chevrolet Hhr problems
Steering
231 complaints · 45%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system, hydraulic power assist system.
While driving at approx 40 MPH the power steering went out on the car making it very hard to turn. The warning alarm sounded and the word "power steering" lit up on the dash panel. I pulled the car over to the shoulder and shut it off. The steering worked properly upon restart. This has happened 4 times now.
Power steering quit working going down the highway, pulled over shut the car off, restarted worked fine for about 2 day, then went out again, now it goes off all the time. This makes it hard to steer,could cause an accident. Dealer said have to put on computer and find out what was doing it, all charges to me.I have…
Electrical
119 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Hhr. The contact stated the key was stuck in the ignition and she was unable to turn the vehicle off. The battery and a fuse had to be disconnected and the key could not be removed from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated they had to replace the cylinder which…
On june 29, 2013, I put my key into the ignition, the key wouldn't go all the way into the ignition. The recalled ignition had been replaced at gmc buick, hilltop. When I called gmc buick, hilltop richmond ca, on june 29, 2013, and spoke to [] at gmc buick, hilltop richmond ca, she stated it was probably a different…
Fuel system
52 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 102,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The fuel line rusted out in front of drivers side rear tire, spraying a fine stream of gas when under pressure. I understand this is a common problem with Hhr's, luckily, I caught it early compared to others. Vehicle had just over 100,000 miles at the time, and has been very well taken care of.
Found gas dripping under car near rear drivers side wheel area. Inspection found rusted gas lines near exhaust pipe area. Rust was most severe where factory heat insulation was wrapped around lines near exhaust area. Insulation appeared to have let debris collect around gas lines. Internet search found several other…
Air bags
49 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles.
The SRS light was red and stood lit for one month and then it went away, I have 3 children under 17 years of age and this problem just worries me and has me worried about the safety of my family while in this car. We had the ignition replace by the dealer about a year ago, because my wife could not turn off the car.…
I own a 2010 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving approximately 75 MPH in the fast lane on I-75n. The power steering sensor light had illuminated and the power steering suddenly malfunctioned making the steering wheel stiff and almost impossible to move. I was somehow able to safely across 3 lanes to off ramp, luckily…
Body and structure
44 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 60,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
My 2010 Hhr : the drivers side interior door handle snapped off and have to put down the window to exit the car. When this happened there was no excessive pressure used to open the door. Dissatisfied that it is composed of a soft plastic material. The cost to replace the handle requires an new door panel and 2+ hours…
Passenger inside door handle is made of plastic and cracked. Only way to get out of the car is to open window and use outside door handle. If the window fails you need to exit the driver side. The vehicle was parked.
Stability control
32 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
This is one of repeated incidents where the electronic stability control (ESC) activates while traveling straight on dry pavement at speeds between 15 and 30 MPH. A chime sounds, a message appears on the display, the vehicle briefly loses steering and pulls to the right while brake is involuntarily activated. After…
After power steering motor was replaced when reaching speeds of 20mi per hour whole front end shakes feels like wheels locking up car was moving
Brakes
28 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Hhr. While driving 40 MPH, the traction and ESC warning indicators illuminated. When the vehicle came to a complete stop, the brakes jolted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
On going issue of brake lights intermittently coming on without touching brake pedal. First noticed something wrong because cruise control wouldn't activate. Found problem at night when I could see the glow from my brake lights on the top inside edge of my rear hatch. Replacing brake switch above pedal did not fix…
Engine
23 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
After driving several hours, came to a road construction area and stopped for a couple of minutes and the engine began to stumble and eventually died after a minute or so. After setting still with the engine and ignition off, the car started back up and went on down the road without any further incident.
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Hhr. While at a stop sign, the vehicle shook violently and stalled. The lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the technician could not find a failure. The vehicle was not repaired…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Chevrolet Hhr recalls
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position, the vehicle could roll away: (a) for an automatic transmission, if the transmission is not in the "park" position; or (b) for a manual transmission, if the parking brake is not engaged and the transmission is not in the "reverse" position. This potential for rollaway increases the risk for a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
Fix: General motors will notify owners, and for vehicles that were built with the defective ignition cylinder and have not previously had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will replace the ignition cylinder and cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. For vehicles that were built with the redesigned ignition cylinder or had the ignition cylinder replaced with the redesigned part, dealers will cut and, if necessary, re-learn two ignition/door keys for each vehicle. The recall began on april 18, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact general
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 chevrolet cobalt, 2006-2011 chevrolet hhr, 2007-2010 pontiac g5, 2006-2010 pontiac solstice, 2003-2007 saturn ion, and 2007-2010 saturn sky vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the key can be removed from the ignition when the ignition is not in the "off" position.
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. Gm expects to send an interim notification around may 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 saturn ion, 2009-2010 chevrolet hhr and 2010 chevrolet cobalts. Dealers will replace the eps motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 chevrolet malibu and malibu maxx, 2005-2006 pontiac g6 and 2008-2009 chevrolet malibu, pontiac g6 and saturn aura built from mar
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 chevrolet malibu, 2004-2006 malibu maxx, 2009-2010 hhr (non-turbo), 2010 cobalt, 2008-2009 saturn aura and 2004-2007 ion, and 2005-2009 pontiac g6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (eps) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
Air bags
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on march 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on april 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on april 18, 2014. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737 or saturn at 1-800-553-6000. Gm's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. Gmâs recall nu
Full defect summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors llc (gm) notified the agency on february 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 chevrolet cobalt, and 2007 pontiac g5 vehicles. On february 25, 2014, gm increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 chevrolet hhr and pontiac solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 saturn ion vehicles and 2007 saturn sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On march 27, 2014, gm notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have be
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Chevrolet Hhr
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Hhr?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (231 complaints, typically around 63,000 miles); electrical (119 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); fuel system (52 complaints, typically around 102,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Chevrolet Hhr have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 10, 2014 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Chevrolet Hhr?
- It is 4th of 6 Hhr model years by number of complaints, with 515 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.